The average train between Metz and Kolding takes 16h 2m and the fastest train takes 12h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz to Kolding. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Metz and Kolding. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Kolding at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Forbach and take an average of 16h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Kolding. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Kolding station via Forbach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
Metz to Kolding train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Kolding train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Kolding St. station.
Book your Metz to Kolding train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Kolding is 742.9 km. The road distance is 1,061 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Kolding St. via Forbach, Saarbrücken Hbf, Frankfurt, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 3m.